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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is # 2 ?
kidney
ureter
urethra
urinary bladder
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is # 4 ?
urethra
ureter
urinary bladder
kidney
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the functional filtration unit in the kidney?
hilum
calyx
nephron
pyramid
- 4. Multiple Choice
This structure brings blood TO the glomerulus to be filtered.
Afferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole
Renal vein
Loop of Henle
- 5. Multiple Choice
What C-shaped structure in the nephron surrounds the glomerulus?
Bowman's capsule
urinary bladder
renal pelvis
hilum
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures takes blood AWAY from the glomerulus?
Renal tubule
Renal artery
Afferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following is NOT a substance reabsorbed by the tubules?
urea
water
glucose
amino acids
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a normal component of urine?
blood
urea
uric acid
creatinine
- 9. Multiple Choice
How is the female urethra different from the male urethra?
It is longer
It is wider
It is shorter
It is more narrow
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of the urinary system's ability to maintain homeostasis?A person drinks a large amount of water and urinary output increases.The kidneys are protected by a heavy cushion of fat and a fibrous capsule.As people get older, the frequency of nocturne increases.When physical activity increases, the blood flow through the kidneys decreases.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe tube connecting each kidney to the urinary bladder is the ________.ureterurethracalyxductus (vas) deferens
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the name of an expandable, hollow organ that acts as a temporary reservoir for urine?
renal cortex
renal medulla
urinary bladder
hilum
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:levels of electrolytesamount of water in the bodypHall of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?filtrationexcretionsecretionreabsorption
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow many kidneys do you have?1352
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following parts is not found in the urinary system?UretersUrethraBladderRectum
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe glomerular capsule (Bowman's capsule) is indicated by ________.Label ALabel GLabel FLabel C
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe glomerulus is indicated by ________.Label OLabel ILabel FLabel M
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe blood vessel carrying blood from the aorta into the kidney is the ________.renal arteryhepatic arteryrenal veinglomerulus
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the following is NOT one of the functions of the kidneys?produce hormones that assist in digestionconvert vitamin D from its inactive to its active formregulate blood volumedispose of metabolic waste products
- 21. Multiple ChoiceMost nephrons are located within the renal ________.cortexpelvispyramidsmedulla
- 22. Multiple ChoiceUrine is transported from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body by the ________.urethrauretertrigonecollecting duct
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a solute NOT normally found in urine?GlucoseSodium and potassium ionsAmmoniaBicarbonate ions
- 24. Multiple ChoicePlace the following events in sequence:
A) Urine passes through the ureters
B) Urea enters the kidneys
C) Urine enters the urethraB, A, CC, B, AB, C, AA, C, B - 25. Multiple Choice
UTIs are most common in
men
women
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is 95% of urine composition?
Water
Acids
Urea
Hormones
- 27. Multiple Choice
If a patient has one functioning kidney what kind of treatment would they go through?
None
Dialysis
Blood Transfusion
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